Holdsclaw asks to be traded from Dream

Holdsclaw called Meadors three days prior to training camp and asked a trade, the coach said during the team's media day. Meadors, also Atlanta's general manager, said she is not opposed to giving Holdsclaw what she wants.

"When a player asks for a trade, something is wrong and they don't want to be here," the coach said. "So if they don't want to be here, then they don't need to be here. Out of respect for her, I'm trying to get her to another place."

Holdsclaw had no comment when reached by phone on Thursday.

The 32-year-old forward came out of retirement and averaged 13.9 points a game last season, helping the Dream go from four wins in their inaugural season to 18 and a playoff berth last year.

"She was all fired up about this season," Meadors said. "I don't know what changed. I have no idea what happened."